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# Michael D Higgins

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Even the President's pets got dragged into the campaign - but an expert reckons they're an ideal dog for the Áras
28 Oct 2018
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Michael D Higgins' speech outlines his plans for the next seven years
27 Oct 2018
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What is the long-term impact of Peter Casey's result on Irish politics, if there is one?
Larry Donnelly
27 Oct 2018
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This has been the lowest turnout in Irish presidential election history
27 Oct 2018
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Michael D versus the rest: How did your constituency vote?
27 Oct 2018
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Michael D Higgins has been re-elected as President of Ireland with 55.8% of the vote
27 Oct 2018
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Taoiseach: 'There was an element of anti-Traveller sentiment in the vote'
27 Oct 2018
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'I wish him success in the years ahead': Seán Gallagher congratulates Higgins on predicted re-election
27 Oct 2018
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Poll: Are you happy with the results of the exit polls?
27 Oct 2018
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It's all over bar the kissing - but how are the votes counted and when will it be official?
27 Oct 2018
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Exit polls predict huge re-election for Higgins with Casey jumping to second
Updated 26 Oct 2018
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Áras candidates and politicians cast their votes this morning
Updated 26 Oct 2018
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Áras race enters endgame as all six candidates take part in RTÉ Prime Time debate
Updated 23 Oct 2018
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Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates fare in the Prime Time debate?
23 Oct 2018
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The Candidate: Listen back to all six interviews with the Áras hopefuls here
23 Oct 2018
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Taoiseach defends Michael D Higgins' use of government jet to fly to Belfast
23 Oct 2018
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Michael D Higgins: 'I'm not a millionaire. I don't see the merit in this kind of discourse'
22 Oct 2018
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All along the Frontline - The controversial and acrimonious race for the Áras in 2011
21 Oct 2018
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'A stain on our society': What the presidential candidates think about Direct Provision
21 Oct 2018
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Michael D Higgins enjoys commanding lead in latest presidential opinion polls
21 Oct 2018
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PSNI 'reject' claim from Michael D Higgins about security escort to Belfast
20 Oct 2018
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Casey doubles down on anti-Traveller rhetoric in an otherwise unsurprising TV debate
18 Oct 2018
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Casey attacked over Traveller comments in first six-way TV debate
17 Oct 2018
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Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates fare in the Pat Kenny debate?
17 Oct 2018
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'Appalling' and 'abhorrent': All five presidential rivals round on Casey over Traveller comments
Updated 17 Oct 2018
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Latest poll has Michael D Higgins with nearly twice as many votes as rest of candidates COMBINED
17 Oct 2018
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Here's what the presidential candidates think about Trump, Brexit and the Eighth Amendment
17 Oct 2018
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FactCheck: How does President Michael D Higgins pay for his dog grooming bills?
16 Oct 2018
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FactCheck: Who got it right between Higgins and Ní Riada in the debate over speaking rights?
16 Oct 2018
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Player ratings: How would you rate the candidates who took part in the first presidential debate?
15 Oct 2018
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Live debates row: Gallagher told to 'stop hiding behind Michael D' by Ní Riada
15 Oct 2018
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President Higgins leads Ireland's tributes as Archbishop Oscar Romero becomes a saint
14 Oct 2018
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Three out of five voters think the President should give up all pensions while in office
14 Oct 2018
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Casey attacks Higgins on dog grooming (and other standout moments from a feisty debate)
13 Oct 2018
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'I want to succeed Michael D, not replace him': Sean Gallagher formally launches presidential campaign
12 Oct 2018
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Seven in 10 people want Michael D Higgins reelected
12 Oct 2018
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Michael D Higgins gives his first TV interview of the campaign on the Ireland AM couch
11 Oct 2018
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Today is your final chance to register to vote in the presidential election and blasphemy referendum
9 Oct 2018
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Peter Casey calls Michael D 'uninspiring' as he officially launches his presidential campaign
5 Oct 2018
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Michael D Higgins will return €200k balance in Áras account at end of term
4 Oct 2018
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